GERMAIN’S 
PLANTS 
Cactus Dahlias 
These magnificent flowers are as eas¬ 
ily grown as the “Decorative Dahlias,” 
l)iit surpass them in beauty and grace¬ 
fulness of form. The petals of some 
of the varieties are peculiarly twisted, 
giving them more the appearance of 
Chrysanthemums in marked contrast 
to the stiff petals of the old-fashioned 
sort. Price 25 cts. each or $2.50 per doz. 
Aegir. Rich, warm cardinal red, petals 
twisted. 
Earl of Pembroke. Bright plum color; 
a royal shade. 
Exquisite. Pure orange scarlet, with 
salmon shadings. 
Firebrand. Rich glowing vermilion, 
shading deeper. 
Galliard. Rich glowing scarlet, long 
tubular petals. 
Gottelinde. Primrose-yellow; fine form. 
Kriemhilde. Brilliant pink, shading to 
pink at center. 
Ringdove. Salmon carmine center, yel¬ 
low shadings, white on edges; varia¬ 
ble, but always pretty. 
Strablen. Intense cardinal red, rich 
and glowing. 
Uncle Tom. Maroon, darker shadings, 
almost black. 
Winsome. White; good size and per¬ 
fect form. 
Krone. A splendid brilliant red. 
FERNS 
No collection of plants is complete without Ferns. Their popularity has greatly increased 
during the past few years, and now they are indispensable in all floral decorations, and are espe¬ 
cially valued as room and table ornaments. Where there is shade and moisture, most of the va¬ 
rieties succeed well when planted out-of-doors. Good drainage must be provided, as stagnant 
water is fatal to success. The plants we offer are in 4, 5 and 6-inch pots, and well established. 
ADIANTIJM cunen turn. One of the most beauti¬ 
ful of all Maidenhair Ferns, the most popu¬ 
lar and most generally grown by florists for 
decorations. 35 cts. to $1. 
CRYTOMIUM falcatum (A.spidium ; the Holly 
Fern). So called because its bright, glossv 
green foliage resembles holly. 35 cts. to $1. 
NEPIIROLEPIS corclata compaeta. In our esti¬ 
mation this variety is the finest of all the 
Sword Ferns. It is of free, strong-growing, 
compact habit, attaining when fully grown 
a height of about 2 feet. 50 cts. to $1.50. 
Exalt a ta (the true Sword Fern). In well- 
grown specimens the fronds attain a length 
of 6 or 7 feet, but only 1 to 3 inches wide, 
and, like plumes, arching over in every di¬ 
rection in a most graceful manner. 35 cts. 
to $1. 
Exnlfaia Rostoniensis. Known as the Boston 
Fern. This is decidedly the favorite for 
growing in hanging baskets, wall pockets 
and tall jardiniers. Its long, broad, arch¬ 
ing fronds show to grand effect. 50 cts. 
to $2.50. 
Pblllppense. A compact, dense-growing vari¬ 
ety of dwarf habit, with pretty, upright 
fronds. 35 cts. to 75 cts. 
POIjYPORIIJM aiircum. A noble sort with large 
fronds which are of a bluish tint, deeply 
cleft and borne on stout, brown stems. 50 
cts. to $1. 
PTEKIS tremuln. One of the finest for house 
decoration, growing very rapidly and throw¬ 
ing up large, handsome fronds; makes mag¬ 
nificent specimens; easily grown and very 
popular. 35 cts. to $2. 
SWORD FERN. 
Eongifolia. A variety of late introduction, 
fronds somewhat resembling a cycad. 35 
cts. to $1. 
JAPANESE FERN BALL 
Of these we have a fine lot of perfect balls. 
During winter and early spring these are dor¬ 
mant, but on approach of warm weather they 
will again burst into growth. 50 cts. to $1. 
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